2023 RFP – Development of New Affordable Housing
Request for Proposals
For Development of New Affordable Housing
519 4th Street
RFP ISSUED: 12/8/2023
RESPONSES DUE: 1/24/2024 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time
The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals for the development of affordable housing on a city-owned property located at 519 4th Street. This site is in a prime location, within San Rafael’s vibrant and walkable downtown, two blocks from San Rafael’s Transit Center, and near multiple grocery stores and education facilities.
Project proposals should include the construction of permanently affordable housing serving one or more priority populations such as seniors, families, individuals, or people with special needs, including individuals and families formerly experiencing homelessness.
Review the Request for Proposals
FAQ document from December 20th workshop
Selection Timeline
| Announcement | December 8, 2023 |
| Virtual Developer Workshop | December 20, 2023, 2:00-3:00PM |
| Deadline for emailed questions for City response | January 8, 2024; City will post responses by January 12, 2024 |
| RFP Responses Due | January 24, 2024 by 5:00PM |
| Evaluation | January 25-31, 2024 |
| Developer Team Interview(s) (if applicable) | February 6 – 13, 2024 |
| Selection by the City Council | March 2024 |
This timeline is subject to change.
The City will hold a virtual developer workshop on December 20th from 3 to 4pm to review the RFP. Please email housing@cityofsanrafael.org for registration and with questions prior to the Workshop date. Additional questions will be accepted through January 8 via email, with responses posted to the City’s website by January 12, 2024.
Complete responses must be received no later than 5:00 pm on January 24, 2024 at housing@cityofsanrafael.org. Finalists may be invited to a Developer Team Interview, then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council.
Questions
All questions should be addressed to:
Economic Development Department
City of San Rafael
1400 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901 415.485.3134
housing@cityofsanrafael.org